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Will BlackRock File For An XRP ETF? Ripple Swell 2025 Presence Sparks Rumors

Researcher predicts BlackRock XRP ETF may be close as Ripple announces firm’s executive for Swell 2025 conference.
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Will BlackRock File For An XRP ETF? Ripple Swell 2025 Presence Sparks Rumors

Highlights

  • Researcher Anderson suggest a BlackRock XRP ETF may be imminent, especially with Ripple’s legal battle nearing resolution.
  • Maxwell Stein, BlackRock’s Director of Digital Assets, is listed as a speaker at Ripple’s Swell 2025 conference, fueling ETF rumors.
  • Nate Geraci argues that BlackRock won’t stop at Bitcoin and Ethereum, pointing to XRP and Solana as logical next steps.

Digital assets researcher Anderson has speculated that a potential BlackRock XRP ETF could be on the horizon. This came after the announcement that a top BlackRock executive will appear at Ripple’s upcoming Swell 2025 conference. 

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Researcher Predicts BlackRock XRP ETF Filing

Ripple recently announced the speaker list for Swell 2025, its flagship event taking place November 4–5 in London. High-profile names, such as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, and Fidelity’s Cynthia Lo Bessette, are expected to speak at the conference. 

Notably, BlackRock’s Director of Digital Assets, Maxwell Stein, was also highlighted on the speaker list. This has led to speculations of a potential BlackRock ETF filing. 

Researcher Anders ignited further debate with a post suggesting that a BlackRock XRP ETF could be getting close. His comments align with growing speculation that BlackRock may soon add an XRP ETF to its offerings. This could further legitimize the asset among institutional investors.

ETF analyst Nate Geraci reinforced the buzz, arguing that it makes strategic sense for BlackRock to expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Sticking w/ prediction that BlackRock will launch both XRP & SOL ETFs

Doesn’t make sense that world’s largest asset manager (current leader in both spot BTC & ETH ETFs) would ignore two top 5 non-stablecoin crypto assets.

He also shared that failing to pursue new spot ETFs could signal to investors that only Bitcoin and Ethereum matter, something Geraci doubts aligns with BlackRock’s broader digital asset strategy.

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SEC Appeal Deadline Adds Momentum to XRP ETF Speculation

Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC may be nearing resolution, with both sides expected to drop remaining appeals before an August 15 deadline. This outcome could clear a major regulatory hurdle, making an XRP ETF more realistic. Experts like Geraci had earlier opined that Ripple’s decision to drop its cross-appeal cleared the way for approval of this fund. 

Bitwise, 21Shares, and Franklin Templeton are among the other ETF filings that are pending approval. Many of the ETF applications that these companies previously submitted have since experienced delays or deadline extensions.

In other news, the SEC affirmed that it is considering BlackRock’s proposal for an Ethereum ETF that would permit staking. This implies that authorities may be receptive to additional novel cryptocurrency products. Analysts believe that BlackRock may next consider filing for an XRP ETF as a result of these developments, particularly the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative.

A BlackRock XRP ETF could quickly bring fresh institutional capital into the XRP ecosystem. Experts argue that if BlackRock moves for a filing, it could bring faster approval processes for future XRP ETF filings. The asset manager boasts an almost 100% approval rate for its ETF filings.

With Swell 2025 just months away and BlackRock’s executive set to appear alongside industry leaders, speculation will likely intensify. While there’s no official confirmation, investors in the XRP community are projecting that Ripple’s potential legal clarity and a shifting regulatory climate could make this XRP ETF filing a reality sooner than many expect.

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